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Operating expenses - Other operating expenses (Details) - ARS ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Operating expenses |  |  |
Transportation, freight and travel expenses | $ (927) | $ (961) | $ (768)
Delivery costs capitalized as SAC | 79 | 134 | 85
Rental expense | (1,069) | (765) | (540)
Energy, water and others | (1,117) | (783) | (429)
International and satellite connectivity | (246) | (215) | (202)
Total other operating expenses | $ (3,280) | $ (2,590) | $ (1,854)

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